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Article added or updated:
03/30/2008 |
eBay Motors Car Buying Tips - Use
the Success of eBay to Grab a Bargain!
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06/07/2006
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Tips
Sell on eBay Motors
Buying a
vehicle online can be a harrowing experience. eBay Motors can be a great
source of reasonably priced vehicles if you do your homework.
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Narrow the search:
Choose a make and model, then hit eBay.
It's easier to make frequent checks on the auction market by using an
exact model in the eBay search field.
Don't get an itchy finger: Watch the auctions for a while before
bidding. Hit the "watch this item" feature to track sales and search
"completed items" to track final sale prices.
Use the eBay buyer tools: Be sure to check the feedback from
other buyers regarding the seller. Make sure the individual is rated as
a seller, not a buyer. Read the auction description carefully and
request more photos by e-mail if necessary.
Call the seller: It can be reassuring to develop a rapport with
the seller, and sale terms may be more flexible than you think.
Look for no-reserve auctions: Find the seller who doesn't set a
minimum winning bid amount, which often is as high as the car's retail
value.
Make sure you have an out: Bid only on auctions where sellers
allow you to cancel after you inspect the car.
Cash is king: While the banking industry is getting more creative
about financing on-line purchases, most interstate transactions are cash
sales.
Have the car inspected by a mechanic: Contact a mechanic in the
city where the car is being sold and arrange for an inspection when you
arrive. The eBay site offers inspection services in 50 major metro
markets, as well as a free limited warranty for the drive home for many
cars.
Use Carfax: The company's $19.99 on-line vehicle history report
can tell you where the car has been, its accurate mileage and whether it
has been damaged in a crash or flood.
Use on-line pricing services: Free services like the True Market
Value system at Edmunds.com give a quick, realistic idea on retail and
wholesale values of used cars.
Bid and walk away: Decide on a fair price for a car, then bid and
walk away. Don't get caught up in a bidding war and end up paying too
much.
Factor in travel or delivery costs: Remember you have to pick up
the vehicle or have it shipped when you win the auction. Include gas,
hotels, food, lost work time and plane tickets in the cost.
Buy round-trip plane tickets: A discount round-trip fare is often
cheaper than a one-way ticket, and it gives you flexibility if you
decide you don't want the car when you see it.
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